Cadillac One denotes informally presidential car (Presidential State Car) used by the President of the United States. It is so called by analogy to the aircraft (Air Force One) and helicopter (Marine One) used to transport the president. It is traditionally a Cadillac limousine transformed.
The current model entered service January 20, 2009 on the occasion of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. According to General Motors, the builder, the 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine is the first have no name.
The most secure car in the world
According to the Secret Service, Federal agency responsible for the safety of the American president, "the safety of the car and its encrypted communications systems make the car with the most technologically advanced protection in the world. »
Most of the characteristics of the vehicle is classified secret for security reasons. It is built on a truck chassis, the GMC Topkick. The model is covered by a shield military type more than 20 cm thick on the doors and 12.5 cm elsewhere. The wheels are fitted with Goodyear tires 495 mm run flat. The interior of the vehicle is protected against chemical or biological attack.
Better than its predecessors
Compared to the old limousine George W. Bush that Barack Obama is even safer. According to the US Secret Service (USSS), the current President of the United States received more threats than his elders ... This new version unveils truck proportions: 5.50 meters long and 2 6 tons. Powered by a 6.5 Duramax diesel engine l, new engine of the GM variety. Cadillac accelerates from 0-96 km / h in 15 seconds. Note that it requires more than 45 liters to travel 100 kilometers. Its price: 337,000 euros.
"The beast"
this Cadillac is inspired by the STS and DTS sedans of the brand, which many parts of General Motors range have been grafted. In addition, the chassis is equipped with a reinforced steel plate 12 cm, to protect occupants in the event of a bomb placed on the floor.
Shielding worthy of a safe
Obamamobile This is definitely not a limousine like the others. Starting with his body, which consists of a titanium alloy, aluminum and hardened steel, can protect Barack Obama, bullets and other deadly projectiles.
Such heavy doors that cabin Boeing 757.
In addition to the chassis and bodywork, the doors of the Cadillac are also shielded. Thick more than 20 cm, they are also heavier than the weight of a car door 757! The windows are obviously protected.
Equipment to 007
Ultra-protected, the presidential limousine can also defend themselves. The Obamamobile is equipped with a control system against fire and independent oxygen, pump guns, night-vision cameras and tear gas cannons.
Note that if ever President Obama was hurt, plasma reserves matching blood type are available.
Kevlar tires and steel rims
If the assailants attacked the car's tires, Cadillac has planned everything and provides its Goodyear tires Kervlar strengthened, making it virtually impossible puncture.
Imagine that the tires are still shredded, the limousine can still run at high speed, because it is equipped with four steel wheels designed for the occasion.
A mobile office
Inside the cabin, which can accommodate four people, Barack Obama, of course, will have an ultra-modern wireless computer, a satellite phone and not forgetting a direct line to the Pentagon ..
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